dilute

US /daɪˈluːt/
UK /daɪˈluːt/
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1.

make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it

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You should dilute the juice with water before drinking.
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The paint needs to be diluted for a smoother application.
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2.

make (something) weaker in force, content, or value by modifying it or adding other things to it

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The new policy might dilute the original goals of the organization.
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His influence has been diluted by the emergence of new leaders.
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1.

(of a liquid) made thinner or weaker by having had water or another solvent added to it

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The chemist prepared a dilute solution of acid.
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Always use dilute bleach for cleaning to avoid damage.
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